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AO56 LBN

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

122,644 mi
Last recorded122,644 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 LBN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 122,644 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 70,106 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all four (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 69,921 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all four (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 61,996 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 61,993 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 59,431 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 59,430 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 56,537 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 56,536 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing manufactured 2006 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 51,886 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top-mount bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 51,885 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top-mount bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 49,550 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 46,328 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 43,816 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 41,379 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 39,113 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 36,398 miles

nearside rear tyre low tread / becoming mis-shapen

Fail 12 Sep 2013 36,398 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre low tread / becoming mis-shapen

Pass 12 Sep 2012 33,888 miles

all four tyres, tread depths low

Pass 17 Oct 2011 29,031 miles

front brake discs rusted

Pass 18 Oct 2010 23,992 miles

Both front brake disks corroded inner surface!

Fail 15 Oct 2009 16,910 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 16,910 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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AO56 LBN is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2006 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 54,901 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO56 LBN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO56 LBN registered?

AO56 LBN is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is AO56 LBN safe to buy?

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